Marion Evangeline Brain

BRAIN, Marion Evangeline (Penny) - Penny Brain, in her 95th year and born in Strathroy, Ontario, passed away peacefully at University Hospital at 12:35am on April 8, 2019 after a short and brave final battle with C.O.P.D. Predeceased by her husband Gordon Clark Brain of Windsor (1977). Devoted and loving mother of Philip Brain; John Brain; Peter Brain and his wife Margaret. Proud grandmother of Priscilla, Bryan, Michael, Duncan and Martha and great grandmother of Lucian and Lotus Marion. Penny was predeceased by her father Robert (1962), her mother Mary (1980), and her dear brothers and sisters Helene Bell, Frank Peirce, Bob Peirce and Catherine Hesketh. She is also remembered by many close friends, nieces and cousins. Penny enjoyed a long and healthy retirement, spending almost 30 years at her vacation trailer in Clearwater, Florida. She loved golfing, bridge, cribbage and attending special family celebrations. No evening was complete without watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Penny was an eternal optimist. Even in her last days when her doctor asked her to rank her health from one to ten, she said she felt "Ship-shape" and rated her health as 10 out of 10. This positive attitude undoubtedly contributed to her long healthy life. Special thanks to the incredible University Hospital nurses, doctors and support staff who made her last days very comfortable. A commemorative social event will be arranged at a future date.

Aunt Marion's positivity and love of life were so uplifting. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our family's prayers and condolences go out to you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏

peirce.cathy@gmail.com

Apr 18, 2019

God bless you Aunt Marion, I know you are with your family and friends in heaven.
Love Cathy, Chloe, Hannah, Peirce and John

Serena Moro

Apr 18, 2019

Sincere condolences to Marion’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of dealing with Marion in the past. I always enjoyed my interactions with her. I chuckled at the ‘ship shape’ comment in her obituary: I recall her saying that often, it reflected her ever-positive attitude. I admired her fortitude, and her can-do, let’s get it done attitude. Glad I had the chance to meet her. Rest In Peace, Marion.